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Publisher's Summary

The new Kay Scarpetta novel from the world's number-one best-selling crime writer. In Alberta, Canada, an eminent paleontologist disappears from a dinosaur dig site, and at the Cambridge Forensic Center, Kay Scarpetta receives a grisly communication that gives her a dreadful reason to suspect this may become her next case. Then, with shocking speed, events begin to unfold.

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I cannot fault this book, but I must be honest.. I was a little bored. maybe I've had too much of Kay Scarpetta.. blah, blah, blah..... I didn't finish it, but probably will go back t it once i'm over my boredom. If you are an avid Scarpetta fan, then by all means read this one!

I have been a fan of Patricia Cornwell and the Scarpetta novels since they were first published, and have read them all. I joined audible and found the latest novel available, downloaded it and was quite looking forward to experiencing a tale with energy, character and complexity.

Accepting that the book would not be in the internal voice that I am used to, when reading a paper copy, and having had some excellent experiences with audio books, I was raring to go.

Getting used to the narrator took some time, the narrators tone was rather flat, although not to the point of being completely monotone and often seemed mechanical in the pronunciation. Apart from the voice changing to a more masculine tone for Pete Marino, the narration often led me to think I had switched on the narration function of my Kindle!The story lines were pretty weak, and predictable and crossover for explanation and linking poor. The finale - a disappointment.

I wont be buying another audible Scarpetta novel, or anything else by Patricia Cornwell, as she seems tired and the book is lacklustre. I will also remember that narration by Lorelei King is definitely not for me.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Jane

United Kingdom

11/11/12

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"Cornwell back to her best!"

Enjoyed this audio book whilst on holiday in Turkey. Cornwell is definately back to her best in this gripper, Great plot, well written and had the depth I have missed in some of her more recent novels.

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

G. Cameron

UK

3/7/13

Overall

"Classic Cornwell"

Much better than other recent works by same author. Getting back to the quality of storytelling in her early books.

Well narrated as usual by Lorelei King...

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Miss L ttophi

2/27/17

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"shuch a fab lady"

thses book are amazeing get as many as you can tgeres a lot but all well wote griping intresting some terrorfireing you get involed woth the cartors

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

jan

11/14/16

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"Good descriptive thriller"

I enjoyed the story. The pace and content held ones attention throughout the book.

Lorelei King an excellent narrator.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

valleyofthedolls

2/20/16

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"quite gripping, terrible narration"

Hated the narration accent and style of delivery- terrible characterisation. Story good ending disappointingly unbelievable

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Rebecca

2/10/16

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"another fantastic read"

great book (as ever from Patricia Cornwell) very well read and easy to listen to.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reginald pelle

Winchester, UK

10/3/15

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"Not that good!"

Although, the narrator was good, I felt the whole story itself, was too much of science, not much on reality.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Ronnie

7/12/15

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"A thrilling read."

Absolutely loved this book couldn't put it down. These books are much better grade in the first person. Much more personal and one could relate to K better.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

dale_mcewan

4/24/15

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"Thrilling and well-paced!"

The narrator is always top notch. The story gets bogged down occasionally by medical terminology, but nevertheless the usual good story. Will always be a Scarpetta fan.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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